Tag: Premature Birth
Antenatal Corticosteroid Tx Tied to Reduction in Birth Size
Reduction in birth size seen for infants born preterm, near term, or at term with ACT exposure
Adverse Birth Outcomes Up With Medically Assisted Reproduction
But risks are mainly attributable to factors other than medically assisted reproductive treatment
Single-Family Rooms May Benefit Very Preterm Infants
Reduced sepsis, increased breastfeeding rates observed; no difference in neurodevelopment vs. open bay units
Myo-Inositol Does Not Reduce Retinopathy of Prematurity
No reduction in risk for type 1 ROP or death with myo-inositol versus placebo in preemies <28 weeks
High BP Seen at School Age for Extreme Preterm Infants
Increased risk of high BP, hypertension seen among both overweight and normal-weight 6- to 7-year-olds
Risk of Sensory Deficits Drops With Rising Gestational Age
Convulsions, intracranial hemorrhage during the neonatal period up risk of hearing, visual impairment
Early Preterm Birth Linked to Increased ADHD Symptoms
Association holds after adjustment for unmeasured genetic, environmental factors
Pharmacologic Tx Should Be Used Sparingly for Reflux in Preemies
Poor evidence of efficacy and evidence of harm with pharmacologic agents for gastroesophageal reflux
Preterm Birth Tied to Lower Job Rate, Education in Adulthood
Preterm/low-birth-weight infants less likely to complete higher education, be employed as adults
CDC: Preterm Births Increased in United States During 2014-2016
Numbers reflected increase among late preterm births, especially births occurring at 36 weeks
